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Okame-zakura at Chotokuji temple
The early-blooming cherry blossoms in Kyoto are the famous Kawazu-zakura at Ichijomodoribashi Bridge, but the Okame-zakura at Chotoku-ji Temple near our guesthouse is also popular. The cherry blossoms bloom around 10 March every year, but this year they are a little late, perhaps because of the cold weather. Today they were only buds, but if the weather continues to be warm, it is likely that the deep pink flowers will be visible the day after tomorrow. Chotokuji Temple is normally closed to the public, but only during the cherry blossom season can it be enjoyed from the car park.
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Hina matsuri
Today is Hinamatsuri, Girls' Festival. Every year on 3 March, dolls are displayed to wish for the healthy growth and happy marriage of girls. It was believed that seasonal milestones were prone to evil spirits, so the festival was held to ward off evil spirits and pray for happiness. Today, fewer and fewer households decorate their homes, but in the lobby of the Hotel Okura next to Kyoto City Hall, a seven-tiered decoration of 15 dolls is displayed, attracting passers-by to stop and look. The topmost represents the Emperor and Empress. It is a prayer that, like the Emperor and Empress,…
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